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In October 2000, the Jane Faner Sweers Faith Foundation Series was established for the purpose of providing a dynamic Christian witness to the people of the First Presbyterian Church of Flint and the surrounding community. Both through Christian speakers and representatives of the arts, the Faith Foundation Series strives to make persons more aware of the incarnate love of Jesus Christ and the blessings of the walk of faith. In months and years to come this series will be a catalyst for bringing a continuing message of hope to this community and inspiration to the people of God.

Ashes to Fire The Transformation of our Souls Day Retreat

Preparation for the Lenten Journey Lead by

Rev. Dr. Tom Long

Outstanding Preacher, Teacher, and Writer Presented by The Jane Faner Sweers Faith Foundation Series

February 18, 2012 8:30 - 3:00pm

746 S. Saginaw St. Flint, MI 48502 810.234.8673 www.fpcf.org

First Presbyterian Church 746 S. Saginaw St. Flint, MI 48502 www.fpcf.org 810.234.8673

Description ... Lent/Easter/Pentecost: Ashes to Fire is an opportunity for the transformation of our souls. As Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection are retold, Jesus’ story becomes our story. May our hearts be open to the touch of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord. How can this season be different from previous Easter cycles? This day retreat on Transfiguration Weekend is designed to open new avenues of transformation. Session One: “The Churches at the Four Corners” We will spend some time sitting in the pews of the Church of St. Mark, the Church of St. Matthew, the Church of St. Luke, and the Church of St. John. How do each of these congregations understand the gospel and the nature of the Christian life? What resources for the Lenten journey can each of the churches provide? Session Two: “Out of the Depths: Praying with the Psalms in Lent” We will explore the psalms as sources of strength and faith in the “winter seasons” of our life. Session Three: “Something Old, Something New: Faithful and Vital Worship in a Windstorm of Change” In a time when worship styles and changes are swirling around in the church, we will examine some ancient traditions that are worth holding onto and some places where the Spirit is doing a new thing among us.

Please join us... Ashes to Fire The Transformation of Our Souls Speaker: Dr. Tom Long Cost: $12.00 Please contact the church office at 810.234.8673 to sign-up by February 13, 2012. Event catered by Cameo Event Planners Gathering Menu: Fresh Fruit, Scones, Juice, Tea and Coffee Lunch Menu: Vegetable Barley Soup, Chicken California, Fresh Vegetables, and Chocolate Tart

Schedule ... 8:30am Registration, Gathering, and Fresh Fruit, Scones and Juice 9:00am Welcome and Morning Prayer 9:15am “The Churches at the Four Corners” 10:00am Break 10:15am Small Group Discussion 11:00am “Out of the Depths: Praying with the Psalms in Lent” 12pm Lunch (Chicken California) and Fellowship 1:00pm “Something Old, Something New: Faithful and Vital Worship in a Windstorm of Change.” 1:45pm Break 2:00pm Small Group Discussion 2:45pm Closing Worship 3:00pm Departure